building community
through cultural arts
Art Works
Come visit the Arts Council Gallery in downtown Jacksonville to explore new exhibits and find original items in the Art Market.
ARTS CREATE COMMUNITY
Art Agencies support artists, art education & art organizations through funding, partnerships, gallery shows, retail space, workshops and art events. More…
Art Agencies lead communities in meaningful and diverse engagement, planning, cultural enterprise, and cultural preservation and celebration. More…
Art Events and Festivals
Civic life and cultural tourism are aided by art events and festivals like ArtBlock which showcase visual artists, music, dance, theater, and more.
Civic and Social Impact
Cultural arts development promotes tourism and economic development, higher civic engagement, lower crime rates and lower poverty rates.
Get connected
with the Arts Council
Become a member
Individual Supporters, Artists and Businesses working together affect positive change and create a strong, vibrant community. Join today.
Attend Events
Join us in supporting the arts at a gallery show, the Art Council store or a creative community gathering. See what’s on the calendar.
Really want to make a difference? Here is another way:
Join a committee
Bring your skills & leadership to a committee to help strengthen cultural arts planning and development in our community.
From the BLOG
Spring at Council for the Arts
Leo Tolstoy once said, “Spring is the time of plans and projects.” For The Council it’s been that and so much more!
We’ve had a flurry of activity which has continued unabated since January. Though it can sometimes be overwhelming, this flurry and quick pace, it has gifted us with an increased sense of purpose and doors that are swinging open ever wider to welcome in more of our community.
New Year at The Council
2017 was a year of evolution and change for The Council. From improvements to our facility — thanks to donations and helping hands — to a new Executive Director, Noah White, we're excited about continued forward motion while being deeply grateful for the...
Cre-8 Art Gala 2017
Whew! The end of Summer and the onset of Autumn have been busy here at the Jacksonville-Onslow Council for the Arts! We did want to be sure and take a moment to share about our Cre-8 Art Gala which we hosted in October at the Hilton Garden Inn here in Jacksonville. In...
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